Oral and Dental Health Knowledge and Attitudes among  Parents of Children

Hazal Deniz Köse; Betül Şen Yavuz; Betul Kargul

Article Details

Oral and Dental Health Knowledge and Attitudes among Parents of Children

Authors:

Hazal Deniz Köse | Betül Şen Yavuz | Betul Kargul

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Health Care Administration

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.84-91

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001286315

pISSN:

2459-1459

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Abstract:

 Objective: This study aims to evaluate parents knowledge and attitudes level on oral and dental health. Methods: One hundred and thirty parents of children aged 6-12 years, were invited to participate in the study. A 33-item questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, dental attitude, dietary practices, tooth eruption, dental caries, and oral hygiene practices, was distributed to parents. The relationship between categorical variables was tested with the Chi-square test. Results: The sample comprised of 100 parents with a mean age of 37.1  6.4. The knowledge and attitudes towards dental caries and oral health habits among parents did not differ significantly according to the parents gender, education level, or dental chair experience. There was a statistically significant difference in the responses of the first primary tooth and the first exfoliating primary tooth according to the gender of the parents p0.031, p0.002, respectively. Although the education level of the parents did not affect the answers about the number of primary and permanent teeth, a statistically significant difference was found in the time of first primary tooth eruption p0.008. Conclusion: The study showed that parents do not have enough knowledge and awareness of dental caries and oral healthcare. Oral healthcare should be promoted as a part of general health and the awareness of the public should be increased.

 Objective: This study aims to evaluate parents knowledge and attitudes level on oral and dental health. Methods: One hundred and thirty parents of children aged 6-12 years, were invited to participate in the study. A 33-item questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, dental attitude, dietary practices, tooth eruption, dental caries, and oral hygiene practices, was distributed to parents. The relationship between categorical variables was tested with the Chi-square test. Results: The sample comprised of 100 parents with a mean age of 37.1  6.4. The knowledge and attitudes towards dental caries and oral health habits among parents did not differ significantly according to the parents gender, education level, or dental chair experience. There was a statistically significant difference in the responses of the first primary tooth and the first exfoliating primary tooth according to the gender of the parents p0.031, p0.002, respectively. Although the education level of the parents did not affect the answers about the number of primary and permanent teeth, a statistically significant difference was found in the time of first primary tooth eruption p0.008. Conclusion: The study showed that parents do not have enough knowledge and awareness of dental caries and oral healthcare. Oral healthcare should be promoted as a part of general health and the awareness of the public should be increased.

 Objective: This study aims to evaluate parents knowledge and attitudes level on oral and dental health. Methods: One hundred and thirty parents of children aged 6-12 years, were invited to participate in the study. A 33-item questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, dental attitude, dietary practices, tooth eruption, dental caries, and oral hygiene practices, was distributed to parents. The relationship between categorical variables was tested with the Chi-square test. Results: The sample comprised of 100 parents with a mean age of 37.1  6.4. The knowledge and attitudes towards dental caries and oral health habits among parents did not differ significantly according to the parents gender, education level, or dental chair experience. There was a statistically significant difference in the responses of the first primary tooth and the first exfoliating primary tooth according to the gender of the parents p0.031, p0.002, respectively. Although the education level of the parents did not affect the answers about the number of primary and permanent teeth, a statistically significant difference was found in the time of first primary tooth eruption p0.008. Conclusion: The study showed that parents do not have enough knowledge and awareness of dental caries and oral healthcare. Oral healthcare should be promoted as a part of general health and the awareness of the public should be increased.

 Objective: This study aims to evaluate parents knowledge and attitudes level on oral and dental health. Methods: One hundred and thirty parents of children aged 6-12 years, were invited to participate in the study. A 33-item questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, dental attitude, dietary practices, tooth eruption, dental caries, and oral hygiene practices, was distributed to parents. The relationship between categorical variables was tested with the Chi-square test. Results: The sample comprised of 100 parents with a mean age of 37.1  6.4. The knowledge and attitudes towards dental caries and oral health habits among parents did not differ significantly according to the parents gender, education level, or dental chair experience. There was a statistically significant difference in the responses of the first primary tooth and the first exfoliating primary tooth according to the gender of the parents p0.031, p0.002, respectively. Although the education level of the parents did not affect the answers about the number of primary and permanent teeth, a statistically significant difference was found in the time of first primary tooth eruption p0.008. Conclusion: The study showed that parents do not have enough knowledge and awareness of dental caries and oral healthcare. Oral healthcare should be promoted as a part of general health and the awareness of the public should be increased.

Article Details

Oral and Dental Health Knowledge and Attitudes among Parents of Children

Authors:

Hazal Deniz Köse | Betül Şen Yavuz | Betul Kargul

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Health Care Administration

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.84-91

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001286315

pISSN:

2459-1459

Children

Knowledge

Oral health

Parental attitudes

Issues

Article Details

Oral and Dental Health Knowledge and Attitudes among Parents of Children

Authors: Hazal Deniz Köse | Betül Şen Yavuz | Betul Kargul

Publisher: Marmara University

Main Topics: Health Care Administration

Journal: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.84-91

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001286315

pISSN: 2459-1459

Children

Knowledge

Oral health

Parental attitudes

Issues

Authors:

Hazal Deniz Köse | Betül Şen Yavuz | Betul Kargul

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Health Care Administration

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.13 Issue 1, pp.84-91

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001286315

pISSN:

2459-1459